The Bed & Breakfasts of Louisville

Welcome to Louisville, and while enjoying your visit, stay in one of the many Bed & Breakfast Homes and Inns in the city. You will find everything from Victorian elegance to Gothic Revival architecture with locations, personalities and styles for everyone. Antiques, beautiful gardens, gourmet breakfasts, personal touring information and much, much more await you in these historic homes.

The warmth and ambiance provided by your hosts will make your visit to the city a truly memorable one. Just past the Mason-Dixon line, Louisville extends "fine Southern hospitality" and treats you to big city amenities with small town friendliness. Many of the homes and inns are within minutes of the Louisville International Airport, Churchill Downs and a myriad of other attractions for which our city is famous.

Kentucky's "bluegrass horse country" is an easy morning or afternoon's ride from downtown Louisville, and of course, a tour of our renowned Kentucky Bourbon distilleries is a must!

For lovers of architecture of years gone by, Louisville boasts the largest remaining collection of Victorian homes in the United States - a magnificent sight to see anytime of the year!

Your Bed and Breakfast hosts invite you to relax in an atmosphere of a bygone era and enjoy mouth-watering breakfasts, leisurely walks in the city's many fine parks and romantic, fireside evenings in beautifully decorated rooms. Louisville, and its extraordinary Bed and Breakfasts, is truly an experience to be savored and enjoyed! Come stay with us - you'll be glad you did!

The Aleksander House is an 1882 Victorian Italianate home located in Old Louisville.   Guest rooms are tastefully decorated with either eclectic or period furnishings.   All rooms are spacious with fireplaces, telephones, television and air conditioning.  Guests are free to enjoy living and dining areas, an outside deck and gardens and gourmet breakfast specialties-of-the-house.  Sherry, fruit and gourmet teas and coffees are provided daily.

Central Park is a completely renovated Victorian home.  Across from Central Park, this 3-story stone structure is replete with antique and period reproductions for your comfort.  Guests will enjoy sun porches, a back courtyard garden and a parking garage.  It is truly a place where you'll be treated with special attention.

The Columbine is an elegantly restored Victorian home in the heart of Old Louisville, just two short blocks from the University of Louisville campus.  Guests can relax in several areas, including two porches overlooking an English Garden.  All rooms have a television/VCR and private phone, and four have fireplaces.  A common refreshment area is provided with drinks and fresh baked goods for evening pleasure.

Art is a priority at Gallery house, and so is the art of providing guests with delightful accommodations and delicious breakfasts. If you enjoy original art, great food and warm Kentucky-style hospitality set amid America's largest collection of Victorian homes, then you'll want to visit Gallery house! Although it looks like a fine old Victorian house, Gallery House was built in 1997.  Gallery House has all of today's modern conveniences.  Please feel free to enjoy the art throughout the house, respecting other guests' privacy, of course. Visit the third floor art studio, and you may find the artist at work!

The Inn at the Park is one of the finest examples of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in the country.  This 1886 Victorian mansion, restored to it's original elegance, features spacious guest rooms which boast such amenities as marble fireplaces, stone balconies, 12 1/2 foot ceilings, telephones, cable television, fine linens, elegant period furniture and private baths.  Additionally, a Carriage House adjacent to the Inn features two luxurious whirlpool suites, living room with large conference table and desk, dining room, wet bar and kitchen facilities.  Enjoy old-fashioned hospitality with modern comforts.

The Rocking Horse Manor is a beautifully restored 1888 mansion that combines old-world charm with modern amenities.  Each of the guest rooms have a television, telephone, heat/air conditioning control and private in-room bath.  Guests can savor the grand splendor of the Victorian parlor and library, or enjoy the third-floor sitting area that has a mini-office for those who can't leave work behind.

There is nothing at all ordinary about the Samuel Culbertson Mansion.  Rich woodwork and beamed 12-foot ceilings adorn much of the house.  The 15,000 square foot mansion is richly furnished with American, European and oriental antiques representing the last five centuries, many still original to the building. Our spacious guest rooms each have an antique bed, stately fireplace, large private tile and marble Victorian bath, and an original walk-in closet. Our hearty traditional Kentucky breakfast is served on fine porcelain, and is certain to provide you well for the start of the day.

Towne House B&B is the elegantly restored turn-of-the-century home of a former Louisville Mayor, where guests may enjoy the charm and gracious hospitality of Old Louisville.  All four luxurious guest rooms have been attractively decorated and furnished in period antiques by it's antique dealer owner.  In each guest room are sherry and fresh fruit as well as a television.

Towne House Annex offers charming getaway suites, one with kitchen and separate sitting room ( which will sleep four), including television, VCR and telephone and furnished with an eclectic mix of antique and contemporary furnishings.  Guests will find wine and a tray of savories awaiting them in their suite.  A private jacuzzi room is down the hall.  Special arrangements can be made for honeymoons and other special occasions.